Michigan Career And Technical Institute

Plainwell, MI

University Website:  www.michigan.gov/MCTI

Michigan Career and Technical Institute(MCTI) is a technical school/college located in Plainwell, Michigan that provides vocational training and certifications in several fields. It is located on 72 acres of land with 700 feet of accessible footage of Pine Lake. The majority of its student body is special needs students, but there are some recovering addicts and veterans that are rehabilitated and retrained for occupations in the private sector. A few students from poorer areas that have no disabilities are also present in the student body.

MCTI began in 1944 when the W. K. Kellogg Foundation leased the facilities for rehabilitation of returning World War II veterans and other Michigan Citizens. The property and facilities was deemed to the state of Michigan in 1947. In 1952, under Michigan Board of Education was established as a state institution and named Michigan Veteran's Vocational School. The name changed in 1959 to Michigan Rehabilitation Institute and a 350 bed dormitory was constructed in 1964. The name was changed again in 1968 to State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center (STIRC) and, in 1971, the first female student was enrolled. 1974 saw the addition of a health and recreation complex, which features a library, gymnasium, Olympic-sized indoor swimming pool, weight room, archery range, and even a bowling alley. In 1995, the name was changed once again to Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI), what it is known as today. The Pine Lake Family Center was built in 1999 providing housing and daycare for those with families attending MCTI.

The Dormitory consists of 6 halls in 2 three-story wings. wing one is made up of Kennedy(1F), Jefferson(2F), Providence(3F) and a lounge in the basement area called the Canteen. Wing two consists of Academy(1F), Ivy(2F), and Superior(3F). The canteen area features pool tables and televisions.

The staff members are respected, and there is great interaction and cooperation with staff/students which provide an appealing atmosphere for students. It is operated by the Department of Human Services.

Approximately 500 students attend MCTI at any given time. They also host a summer camp in July called the Pine Lake Experience.

The fields offered are Automotive Technology, Cabinetmaking/millwork, Certified Nurse Assistant, Culinary Arts, Custodial, Customer Service, Electronics, Graphics Communication, Grounds Maintenance and landscaping, Machine Technology, Office Automation, Pharmacy Technician, Retail Marketing, and Weatherization. The Culinary Arts program operates the school's restaurant, Pine Cove while the Retail Marketing program operates the school store, the Eagle Shack.

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Michigan Career and Technical Institute College Scholarships

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Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship

Michigan Sugar Company

Up to $4,000 April 18, 2025 See Details

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The Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship is available to female students between the ages of 18 and 23. You must be continuing your studies at an accredited college in the state of Michigan, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be a resident of a county where sugarbeets are grown to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award must be willing to...

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Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship

Michigan Sugar Company

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Up to $4,000

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April 18, 2025
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The Michigan Sugar Queen Scholarship is available to female students between the ages of 18 and 23. You must be continuing your studies at an accredited college in the state of Michigan, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be a resident of a county where sugarbeets are grown to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award must be willing to...

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Marvin Johnson Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Up to $3,000 Varies See Details

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The Marvin Johnson Scholarship is open to any student who plans to attend an accredited four- year college or university within Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, or Kentucky. You must also be a child or spouse of a trucking company employee or of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company in order to qualify for this award.

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Marvin Johnson Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

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Up to $3,000

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The Marvin Johnson Scholarship is open to any student who plans to attend an accredited four- year college or university within Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, or Kentucky. You must also be a child or spouse of a trucking company employee or of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company in order to qualify for this award.

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Utah Phillips/J. David Singer Peace Scholarship

Veterans for Peace, Chapter 93

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

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The Utah Phillips/J. David Singer Peace Scholarship is available to students who reside or attend school in Michigan. You must be majoring in a peace studies program or another program that actively promotes the study of global conflict resolution or issues of peace and justice to be considered for this award.

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Utah Phillips/J. David Singer Peace Scholarship

Veterans for Peace, Chapter 93

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Up to $5,000

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The Utah Phillips/J. David Singer Peace Scholarship is available to students who reside or attend school in Michigan. You must be majoring in a peace studies program or another program that actively promotes the study of global conflict resolution or issues of peace and justice to be considered for this award.

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Dual Enrollment Program Scholarship - Michigan Department of Treasury

Michigan Department of Treasury

100% of tuition Varies See Details

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The Dual Enrollment Program Scholarship allows Michigan high school students to begin taking free dual enrollment classes in the 9th grade and continue to take up to ten dual enrollment courses overall in grades 9-12. Participating institutions include: Michigan community colleges, public universities or independent institutions,...

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Dual Enrollment Program Scholarship - Michigan Department of Treasury

Michigan Department of Treasury

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100% of tuition

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The Dual Enrollment Program Scholarship allows Michigan high school students to begin taking free dual enrollment classes in the 9th grade and continue to take up to ten dual enrollment courses overall in grades 9-12. Participating institutions include: Michigan community colleges, public universities or independent institutions,...

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Bearcat Advantage Scholarship

Battle Creek Public Schools

100% of tuition March 01, 2025 See Details

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The Bearcat Advantage Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior students within the Battle Creek School District. You must have attended a BCSD school for at least grades nine though 12 and be planning to attend any four - year college / university in Michigan or one of nearly 100 eligible Historically Black Colleges or...

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Bearcat Advantage Scholarship

Battle Creek Public Schools

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100% of tuition

deadline

March 01, 2025
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The Bearcat Advantage Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior students within the Battle Creek School District. You must have attended a BCSD school for at least grades nine though 12 and be planning to attend any four - year college / university in Michigan or one of nearly 100 eligible Historically Black Colleges or...

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Amos and Marilyn Winsand - Detroit Section Named Scholarship

American Welding Society Foundation, Inc.

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The Amos and Marilyn Winsand - Detroit Section Named Scholarship is available to students pursing a degree in welding engineering, welding engineering technology, or a related field. You must be a resident of Michigan or attend a Michigan college to be eligible for this award.

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Amos and Marilyn Winsand - Detroit Section Named Scholarship

American Welding Society Foundation, Inc.

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The Amos and Marilyn Winsand - Detroit Section Named Scholarship is available to students pursing a degree in welding engineering, welding engineering technology, or a related field. You must be a resident of Michigan or attend a Michigan college to be eligible for this award.

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